Project Manager Management
Resume:
Jeffrey K Brooks
Ewing, NJ *****
*********@*******.***
Education
Rutgers University, Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts- Organizational Communication May, 1986
Masters - Information Systems; Organizational Communication,
December 1998
Possess a civilian secret level Government security clearance active
from August 1993.
NJ Standard Teaching License-Teacher of Technical Occupations
Professional Experience
Project management professional with over 20 year's experience.
Extensive experience in information management and business
management consulting. Trained in multiple project management
disciplines and has a long history of facilitating the management of
large cross-functional initiatives. Experienced in training and
implementing processes, technology and methodologies to drive
business. Strong leader, trainer and business developer with a
constant focus on bottom line results.
Management Consultant -GSN Construction LLC, Washington DC
April 2006 - April 2008
. Provided information management support for all project phases,
including coordinating time, material, and equipment, ensuring that
specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on
schedule and within budget.
. Developed cost-effective Pre Construction Management plans and
schedules for completion of projects.
. Coordinated work of subcontractors working on various phases of the
project.
. Oversee performance of all trade contractors and reviews plans to
make sure that all specifications and regulations are being
followed.
. Responsible for proper administration of contracts and obtaining all
necessary permits, certifications and licenses.
. Tracked and controlled construction schedule and associated costs to
achieve completion of project within time and monies allocated.
. Report to owners and architects about progress and any necessary
modifications of plans that seem indicated.
Business Systems Analyst- SYTEX Inc, Vienna, VA,
September 2004 - February 2007
Served as the Knowledge Manager for HQ Army Materiel Command- G-3
Current operations, a major military Operations Center in Kuwait and
Iraq. Successfully developed, Trained and implemented Army Knowledge
Management Programs, Technical Training, and Enterprise Information
Systems (EIS) Integration. Managed Web Portal content for US Joint
Special Operations Forces. Developed RFPs and Statements of Work for
Standardization of Operations Centers Web Portal Project.
Project Manager -SYTEX Inc. Ft. Richardson, AK,
Managed Information Portal for the New Equipment Training Process for
Signal Communications and Intelligence systems fielded to US Army
Alaska. As a member of a DA- G8 Army Transformation Team operations
cell, planned managed, scheduled and implemented ILS and Army Force
Modernization/Transformation Training and Information Portal
deployment for Brigade Combat Teams.
WORLDCOM - Project Manager -Piscataway, New Jersey
September 2001- August 2004
. Organized a MIS Global engineering team to interface with
multinational customers in South America and the Pacific Rim in
implementation of Cisco networking equipment.
. Planned, organized and executed In-Process reviews for Operations
Center Global project management team, coordinated project staff, open
issues, action items, agendas and reports to inform and assign tasks.
. Conducted business process and training assessments for clients and
evaluations, which resulted in efficient and strategic management of
engineering resources on projects.
. Performed Business analysis for New Jersey State Police Office of
Emergency Management requiring functional specifications to interface
with newly Implemented Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and
conducted structured user interviews and identified requirements.
Matsushita Electric Corporation (Panasonic) - Business Analyst-
Government Systems -Secaucus, New Jersey
December 1999- June 2001
. Managed Infrastructure project for Matsushita Electric Corporation
(Panasonic) and the US Army for the deployment and implementation of
common rugged zed hardware, servers and software in the tactical
environment.
. Responsible for Development of several B2B applications in the areas
of Order management and reporting to obtain more accurate shipping,
billing and report of discrepancy information. Developed queries and
tracking macros for program managers to use. Use of these tools
reduced number of unresolved information requests by 60%.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, US ARMY US Army Communications-Electronics
Command (CECOM)
August 1991-December 1999
System Analyst/Project Manager
Implemented a $10M management intranet solution. Deployed web
portal, SW and HW for reporting, document management and directory
services and Instructional systems. This extended management
capability to mange MIS operations for 3 additional Joint-Military
Information systems.
Signal Communications and Special Operations Officer- US Army: rank-
CPT, July 1986-December 1992
Managed mobile VHF Communications Training and deployment effort
between Joint Forces in Africa, the Middle East and South America
while serving as a New Equipment Training Officer. Cross-trained
special forces units via "Train the Trainer" method and implemented
protocols for network standardization. This created new capability
for short-range joint communication for ground and air special
operations.
Educational Experience
Possess NJ Teachers Certificates for Elementary education Grades K-8
and Teacher of Technical Occupations.
Technology Teacher/Coordinator-Paul Robeson Charter School for the
Humanities, Trenton, NJ
August 2008 - Present
. Develop Educational Technology Curriculum and the integration of
technology into instruction for grades 4 Thru 12
. Function as a technical advisor to teachers and administration
and ensure that technology resource needs are aligned with
standards-based instruction.
. Develop and implement hardware,software and multimedia resources
. Train staff in the use of hardware resources and server access
and academic programs.
Adventure Instructor- Oasis Children's Services, Brooklyn, NY - Drew
University, Madison, NJ June 2008- August 2008
. Developed age appropriate activities that keep children active
and help them develop skills, teamwork and sportsmanship
. Implemented group management skills to engage all children in
daily activities.
Technology Instructor-Boys and Girls Clubs, Mountain view, Alaska,
Washington DC, Asbury Park, NJ
September 2004 - February 2007
Skills:
Proficient in E-learning Platforms: Hotschools.com and
Blackboard.com, ICDL Instruction and online support for Microsoft
Office Applications, MS project and MS Office Live and SharePoint
Services
Responsibilities:
. Planned, implemented, supervised and evaluated activities
provided in the Tech Center.
. Promoted and stimulated program participation.
. Provided guidance and role modeling to members.
. Effectively implemented and administered programs, services and
activities for members and visitors
. Monitored and evaluated programs, services and activities to
ensure needs of Director were met.
. Participated in special programs and events.
Replacement Teacher- Worked in the Plainfield and Neptune School
Districts periodically from 2002-2008. Covered ESL, Special
Education and Library Studies classes for long term assignments of 2-
6 weeks.
Awards/Credentials
Scoutmaster- Troop 45, Piscataway, NJ 1999-2003 Troop 7 Mountain
View, Alaska 2003-2005
Mentor- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. 1996-2006
Technology Committee, Piscataway Township Board of Education 1995-2000
Army Achievement Medal For Civilian Service (December 22, 1999)
Awarded for exceptional performance during the period of February 03,
1998 to June 07, 1999 in fostering the tenants of an integrated data
environment to the workforce to the Project Manager Joint Computer
Aided Logistics Support Program Management Office. Was instrumental in
taking a leadership role in several projects that created a more
efficient and productive environment.
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